New Jazz Underground - Night 2, Two Shows

Fri, Feb 20 • 7:00 PM

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About this event

Join us for an electrifying night with New Jazz Underground at the SFJAZZ Center on February 20, 2026. This event will showcase a trio of brilliant young musicians hailing from Florida, now based in NYC, who blend post-bop idioms with hip-hop, house, Afrobeat, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Known for their engaging YouTube presence and a collection of original works, New Jazz Underground recently won the 2023 DCJazzPrix. Don't miss this chance to experience contemporary jazz that’s both innovative and rooted in tradition.

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